desired
verbadjectiveattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//dɪˈzaɪəd//
- United States//dɪˈzaɪɹd//
wished-for, longed-for
verb
- 1
Also a form of desiresimple past and past participle of desire
adjective
- 1
wished-for, longed-for
This is a highly desired holiday home.
Her surprise gift of chocolates didn't have the desired effects
Forms
- comparative
- more desired
- superlative
- most desired